Lead Java Backend Engineer (f/m/x) – Core Trading Technology

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Berlin, DEU
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech • Financial Services
The Role
Build and optimize low-latency, high-performance Java backend systems for electronic trading. Perform technical analysis, prototype features, design architecture, review code, mentor developers, lead a sub-team, and collaborate with QA and DevOps on automation and CI/CD improvements.
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Deutsche Bank Technology in Berlin

DB Technology is a global team of tech specialists, spread across multiple trading hubs and tech centres. We have a strong focus on promoting technical excellence – our engineers work at the forefront of financial services innovation using cutting-edge technologies.

Our Berlin location is our most recent addition to our global network of tech centres and growing strongly. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and to creating excellent opportunities for talented engineers and technologists. Our tech teams and business units use agile ways of working to create #GlobalHausbank solutions from our home market.
 

Domain: Core Trading Technology

Deutsche Bank is a leading player in electronic trading for Fixed Income and Currencies, with a strong presence across global markets. Our trading platform is recognized for its advanced architecture, low-latency performance, and deep integration with market venues and internal analytics. The technology stack supports mission-critical trading operations and is continuously evolving to meet the demands of a dynamic financial landscape.

As a Lead Java Backend Engineer (f/m/x) you will be building high-performance backend systems for electronic trading in a latency-sensitive environment.

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Your key responsibilities

  • Working on business and functional requirements, technical analysis and design

  • Prototyping new features, meeting business needs and solving challenging technical problems 

  • Contributing to the definition of the future state of the system architecture

  • Reviewing other team member’s code and mentoring junior developers. Be ready to lead a sub-team.

  • Collaborating with QA team on test automation and with Dev Ops on continues SDLC and environment management improvements

Your skills and experiences

  • Good math and strong knowledge of algorithms and complexity

  • Excellent knowledge of core Java (collections, multi-threading, networking) – 5+ years

  • Experience implementing fault-tolerant / load-balancing solutions, experience in performance optimisation of multi-threaded Java applications

  • Good knowledge of Linux, basic knowledge of SQL relational databases solutions, good knowledge of messaging solutions

  • Good written and spoken English

What we offer

We provide you with a comprehensive portfolio of benefits and offerings to support both, your private and professional needs.

  • Emotionally and mentally balanced
    A positive mind helps us master the challenges of everyday life – both professionally and privately. We offer consultation in difficult life situations as well as mental health awareness trainings.

  • Physically thriving
    We support you in staying physically fit through an offering to maintain personal health and a professional environment. You can benefit from health check-ups; vaccination drives as well as advice on healthy living and nutrition.

  • Socially connected
    Networking opens up new perspectives, helps us thrive professionally and personally as well as strengthens our self-confidence and well-being. You can benefit from PME family service, FitnessCenter Job, flexible working (e.g parttime, hybrid working, job tandem) as well as an extensive culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

  • Financially secure
    We provide you with financial security not only during your active career but also for the future. You can benefit from offerings such as pension plans, banking services, company bicycle or “Deutschlandticket”.

This job is available in full and parttime.

Since our offerings slightly vary across locations, please contact your recruiter with specific questions.

In case of any recruitment related questions, please get in touch with Anna Martinez.

Contact: Anna Martinez, Tel. Nr. +491707661024

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.

Skills Required

  • Strong knowledge of algorithms and complexity
  • Excellent core Java (collections, multi-threading, networking) with 5+ years experience
  • Experience implementing fault-tolerant and load-balancing solutions
  • Performance optimisation of multi-threaded Java applications
  • Good knowledge of Linux
  • Basic knowledge of SQL relational databases
  • Good knowledge of messaging solutions
  • Good written and spoken English

Deutsche Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Deutsche Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by Deutsche Bank.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is positioned as comprehensive, spanning multiple medical plan options along with dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and disability protection.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time away is described as generous, including annual leave, sick leave, public holidays, wellbeing leave, volunteering leave in some regions, and expanded bereavement leave in certain locations.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is presented as a matched savings plan (401(k)), reinforcing longer-term financial security as part of the rewards package.

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The Company
HQ: Frankfurt am Main
68,787 Employees

What We Do

At Deutsche Bank, we give original thinkers the space and support they need to shine. Merging local knowledge with global vision, in-depth insight with industry-leading digital expertise, if you’re an innovator by nature, we can help you to unleash your potential. We see things differently at Deutsche Bank – and we’re proud of our fresh perspective. Today, we’re driving growth through our strong client franchise, investing heavily in digital technologies, prioritising long-term success over short term gains, and serving society with ambition and integrity. Wherever your interests lie – in investment banking, trading, private wealth, asset management, retail banking - or many of the infrastructure functions that support them – you’ll discover resources, training and opportunities designed to keep you ahead of the curve. Intelligence has no boundaries: we welcome high-achieving, talented individuals from any background. If you’re full of imagination, enjoy solving problems and respond positively to complex challenges, discover a career to look forward to and join us!

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